Security News

What Should Apple Users Take Away from the CrowdStrike Debacle?

Could a similar problem affect Macs? Not likely. Find out why.

Apple gives you one main reason to use Safari in new ad

Apple is highlighting the privacy features of the Safari browser.

I’m Not a Robot. How to Get Rid of Persistent Captcha Checks on iPhone

Bypass those annoying Captcha checks on your iOS devices

How To Change Your Apple ID Password

Whether you are trying to salvage a potentially compromised account or simply want to improve it to a better one, here are all the ways you can change your Apple ID password.

Security Bite: Why email security is still so bad

Nov 19, 2024 | > Recent, iPad/iPhone, macOS, Security

It’s a little-known fact that before emails reach your inbox, they pass through a buffer designed to scan and block...

How to use Find My without an Apple device

Oct 10, 2024 | > Recent, iCloud, Security

The Find My system for tracking devices (like Macs) and items (like AirTags) lets you keep peace of mind, avoid...

OS 18.0.1 fixes security issues affecting iPhone microphone and Passwords app

Oct 6, 2024 | > Recent, iPad/iPhone, Security

In addition to a handful of notable bug fixes and performance improvements, today’s iOS 18.0.1 and iPadOS 18.0.1...

In 2023, it’s time to finally ditch your real wallet for Apple Pay

Jan 2, 2023 | iPad/iPhone, Security, watchOS

Over the holidays, I was shocked to learn that my mother-in-law never used Apple Pay for the reason that she simply...

Staying Connected at Home and Abroad

Nov 1, 2022 | iPad/iPhone, macOS, Security, TVAUG

The Tuesday, October 25 evening special SIG presentation entitled Staying Connected presented by TVAUG member Bill...

Passkeys—Microsoft, Apple, and Google’s password killer—are finally here

Oct 25, 2022 | iPad/iPhone, macOS, Security

For years, Big Tech has insisted that the death of the password is right around the corner. For years, those...

Are you still using Yahoo or AOL email??

Sep 21, 2022 | iPad/iPhone, macOS, Security, TVAUG

I posted this News item over 2 years ago. But we had another member in our Help session today who had their Yahoo.com...

Which Is Better: Apple’s Hide My Email or DuckDuckGo Email Protection?

Sep 3, 2022 | iCloud, Security

You give your email address to lots of websites and services. Sometimes you have to sign up for an account, or to...

Apple XProtect is now proactive with periodic malware scans

Sep 2, 2022 | macOS, Security

Macs have famously been less prone to viruses than PCs, but all computers -- and all computer users -- are vulnerable...

Old iPhones and iPads stuck on iOS 12 get a patch for a serious security hole

Sep 1, 2022 | iPad/iPhone, Security

Apple is releasing a rare security update for older iPhones and iPads stuck on iOS 12, an operating system that...

Best Mac antivirus software 2022 Compared

Jun 24, 2022 | macOS, Security

Macs may be a far less tempting target for malware and viruses, but they’re not immune from attack. Even if you don’t...

How to Password Protect Pages, Keynote & Numbers Docs on Mac

Mar 10, 2022 | macOS, Security

Do you want to make sure your important documents created in Pages, Keynote, or Numbers are safe and secure? If so,...

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